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Workers are pictured on July 17 at a factory of fabric and garment producer PT Sari Warna Asli in Surakarta, Central Java.
Workers are pictured on July 17 at a factory of fabric and garment producer PT Sari Warna Asli in Surakarta, Central Java.`
Economy premium

Local demand keeps RI factories humming as exports lose steam

The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report published by S&P Global on Monday shows the index rising to 53.3 in November, up from 51.2 the preceding month.

4 hours ago
Economy premium

Inflation slows slightly in November

Consumer prices rose only 0.17 percent in the month of November, driven by prices of gold jewelry and airfare, according to data published by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) on Monday.

7 hours ago
Economy premium

RI maintains trade surplus despite oil, coal export slump

Exports slipped to US$24.24 billion in October, down 2.31 percent year-on-year (yoy), weighed heavily by a steep 33.6 percent plunge in oil and gas shipments.  

9 hours ago

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Companies

Electric vehicle prowess helps China's flying car sector take off

Globally, technical and regulatory challenges have prevented the much-hyped flying car sector from getting off the ground. But Chinese companies are building on rapid development of drones and electric vehicles.

13 hours ago
Companies

Diabetasol promotes healthy blood sugar management for World Diabetes Day 2025

As global communities commemorate World Diabetes Day every Nov. 14, Kalbe Nutritionals through Diabetasol invites the general public to support each other as they work hand-in-hand toward a healthy and happy life.

14 hours ago
Companies

MENA to invest in used cooking oil cooperatives

MENA Energy will in investing in cooperatives collecting used cooking oil (UCO) to build a cooperative-based UCO ecosystem in Indonesia. 

14 hours ago
Economy premium

Indonesia rebuffs EU WTO dispute workaround amid appellate void

The Trade Ministry is still considering its next steps in disputes concerning steel and biodiesel, where World Trade Organization rulings in Indonesia’s favor cannot be enforced because of the European Union appeals.

1 day ago
Companies

Sinar Mas Land launches urban-centric IZZI cluster in western BSD City

The national property market showed a positive trend in Q2 2025, with data from Indonesia Property Watch (IPW) recording that the housing sector grew by 7.8 percent during the period compared to the previous quarter, driven by increasing demand for housing in buffer zones. Housing in the price range of Rp 1 billion (US$59,917) to Rp 2.5 billion is most sought after by consumers, particularly young people and new families seeking functional design, comfortable surroundings and long-term investment value.

1 day ago
tech

The AI boom hits a crossroads in 2026

After three years of breakneck growth and soaring valuations, the AI industry enters 2026 with some of the euphoria giving way to tough questions.

5 days ago
tech

Building a more meaningful and inclusive digital future for Indonesia

Over the past decade, the lives of Indonesians, especially those in urban areas, have changed dramatically. Daily activities now rely heavily on digital technology: from ordering food, working, studying to socializing, all can be done through mobile devices.

6 days ago
tech

Judge in Google ad tech case seeks quick fix for web giant's monopolies

The US judge considering whether to order a breakup of Google's advertising technology business asked the Department of Justice on Friday how quickly such a remedy would take effect, saying, "time is of the essence."

1 week ago
tech

Meta defeats antitrust case over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

The ruling gives Big Tech its first decisive win against the antitrust crackdown started in President Donald Trump's first term and is a major setback for the US Federal Trade Commission.

1 week ago
companies

Electric vehicle prowess helps China's flying car sector take off

Globally, technical and regulatory challenges have prevented the much-hyped flying car sector from getting off the ground. But Chinese companies are building on rapid development of drones and electric vehicles.

13 hours ago
companies

Diabetasol promotes healthy blood sugar management for World Diabetes Day 2025

As global communities commemorate World Diabetes Day every Nov. 14, Kalbe Nutritionals through Diabetasol invites the general public to support each other as they work hand-in-hand toward a healthy and happy life.

14 hours ago
companies

MENA to invest in used cooking oil cooperatives

MENA Energy will in investing in cooperatives collecting used cooking oil (UCO) to build a cooperative-based UCO ecosystem in Indonesia. 

14 hours ago
companies

Sinar Mas Land launches urban-centric IZZI cluster in western BSD City

The national property market showed a positive trend in Q2 2025, with data from Indonesia Property Watch (IPW) recording that the housing sector grew by 7.8 percent during the period compared to the previous quarter, driven by increasing demand for housing in buffer zones. Housing in the price range of Rp 1 billion (US$59,917) to Rp 2.5 billion is most sought after by consumers, particularly young people and new families seeking functional design, comfortable surroundings and long-term investment value.

1 day ago
companies

COP30: industry-led innovation strengthens Indonesia’s Second NDC

Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing global climate change through its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), aiming to peak its greenhouse gas emissions at 1.3–1.4 gigatons COâ‚‚e by 2030, equivalent to an 8 to 17 percent reduction from the 2030 emissions trajectory outlined in the Enhanced NDC.

1 day ago
companies

Global airlines race to fix Airbus jets

Airlines worked through the night after global regulators told them to remedy the problem before resuming flights. 

1 day ago
companies

Global airlines race to fix jets as Airbus apologizes following A320 recall

Airlines must revert to a previous version of software in a computer that helps determine the nose angle of the affected jets and in some cases must also change the hardware itself, mainly on older planes in service.

1 day ago
markets

Stocks rise on Fed easing hopes, yen locked in intervention zone

Asian stocks rose on Thursday and the dollar was soft on growing expectations of an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month, while the yen remained on intervention watch, with traders weighing the prospect of a rate hike before year-end.

4 days ago
markets

Dollar unfazed even as Fed cut comes back into view

The US dollar was steady on Tuesday as investors deliberated the chances of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates next month after dovish comments from policymakers while the frail yen remained on intervention watch.

6 days ago
markets

Stocks rise as traders push up bets of December Fed cut

Global stocks began an event-filled week on the front foot on Monday, as investors took heart from growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December even as policymakers remain divided over such a move.

1 week ago
markets

Stocks crumble as US jobs fail to clear Fed outlook, tech hammered

Asian shares extended a global rout on Friday as the much-anticipated US jobs data failed to provide clarity on the near-term path for interest rates, with investors returning to dumping risk assets even after Nvidia's earnings dazzled.

1 week ago
markets

Stocks rally as bumber Nvidia report offsets Fed rate concern

Asian markets rallied Thursday after blowout earnings from chip powerhouse Nvidia cooled worries over an AI bubble and overshadowed a Federal Reserve report that dealt a blow to hopes for a December interest rate cut.

1 week ago
markets

Asian markets struggle as fears build over tech rally, US rates

Asian markets struggled Monday on simmering concerns that the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates as hoped next month, while fears of a bubble continue to weigh on sentiment.

2 weeks ago

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